Ede-Borrett, Stephen/Flintham, David Batter their Walls, Gates and Forts. The Proceedings of the 2022 English Civil War Fortress Symposium

Name: Ede-Borrett, Stephen/Flintham, David: Batter their Walls, Gates and Forts. The Proceedings of the 2022 English Civil War Fortress Symposium
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English text, paperback, 35 bw-photos, 18 bw-illustrations, 7 bw-maps. 164 pages.

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Sieges dominated the English Civil Wars: one study suggests that for every major battle there were perhaps as many as eight sieges, and probably more than 200 towns, castles, and country homes in England were besieged. However, sieges and fortifications have long been the poor relation in the histories of the period. Whilst up and down the country, numerous siege-sites and fortresses are being studied by historians and archaeologists, so much of this is being done in relative isolation, and unlike the study of battles, seldom has there been an opportunity to bring this research together, to present and compare findings.
To provide a forum for experts and the curious alike to share results and to learn from one another was a key driver behind the first ever conference dedicated to the study of fortress warfare during the English Civil Wars. Newark-upon-Trent was besieged three times during the English Civil Wars, and is home to perhaps the best surviving fortifications in the country. It was appropriate, therefore, that the town should host the English Civil War Fortress Symposium in November 2022.

The symposium brought together a variety of projects and studies covering the archaeology of sieges, fortifications and the public, and the challenges, approaches and results connected to the rediscovery and preservation of fortifications.

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Author: Ede-Borrett, Stephen/Flintham, David
Title: Batter their Walls, Gates and Forts. The Proceedings of the 2022 English Civil War Fortress Symposium
Details: English text, paperback, 35 bw-photos, 18 bw-illustrations, 7 bw-maps. 164 pages.